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Hi all, I want to let everbody know about a planned classic/retro car gathering being held in Warwick town centre, 22nd August 2010. Based on the success of the Austin Healey 3000 concours event that was held in the town centre Market Place in 2009, I approached the Town Centre Manager about a regular classic/retro show in the town. He thought it was a great idea and we have a date set for August this year. The show will be a pretty informal affair, just turn up, park and enjoy the town and its attractions. All we ask is that cars are parked up for a good 3-4 hours to avoid too much movement. If you don't know about Warwick, it has one of the UK's largest castles (www.warwick-castle.co.uk) as well as museums,plenty of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, located about 5mins from junction 15 M40, 12 miles south of Coventry.  The Market Square is a great venue for a show with the pubs, cafes right on site. It can hold approximately 50 cars. In the Square is a Lloyds pub serving food all day, 2 other pubs, restaurants etc  Further info can be found at:- www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=362981647745 www.visitwarwick.co.uk/Please pm me if you want further info. Cheers Matt |
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 33
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Just joined the Facebook group, this sounds like a winner. I'll be there with camera in hand even if I've nothing decent to come in.  |
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Apr 11, 2010 21:14:53 GMT
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Just joined the Facebook group, this sounds like a winner. I'll be there with camera in hand even if I've nothing decent to come in. + 1. Sounds great.  |
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Apr 15, 2010 16:47:42 GMT
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I'll try and be there whether my car will be on the road is another story. I hope it should be otherwise I'm hitching a lift.
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Apr 16, 2010 18:50:32 GMT
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sounds good. Nice town to chill out in too.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Apr 17, 2010 16:58:29 GMT
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sounds good to me!
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Quick update that this is definitely happening. I met with the Town Centre Manager last week to sort out some details and get posters and flyers printed.
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May 25, 2010 12:18:57 GMT
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Sounds like a plan |
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 33
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May 25, 2010 16:43:14 GMT
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I'm out on a road rally in Herefordshire the night before so will be conspicuous by my absence I'm afraid.
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markgtt
Part of things
Mini vauxhall powered
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good idea - will be along for this one.
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Just a quick update. I've been out and about flyering retro cars in the local area. Certain plenty of classic tin to fill the available space just in the town. I've also been visiting a few of the local businesses that dabble or own classics:- - Warringtons of Warwick -local family run Bosch garage who are usually have classic cars in. The owners have hot rods IIRC. - JME healeys - local healey specialist - Outermotive classic VW workshop and camper van hire - Autowagen VW specialist - Techcraft Motorsport - Underwoods wine merchants (they have classics on display in their warehouse....) Have got a few more to go.... Have pic of the market place  Matt |
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there's a garage in warwick which has the car used in chitty chitty bang bang
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hmmm, it might be the chap who lives on west street who has a triple garage with 3 vintage/veteran motors. he might not be able to do the 22nd
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Cheers for the reminder Matt, looking forward to this and only popped into this section to remind myself when it was. Now written into the 'His, Hers and Theirs' diary . . . which means it's a guaranteed event now as far as the 2fster's are concerned!  I work in Leamington so if you've got any places you want me to hit with flyers let me know and I'll see what I can do. Noticed a few garages that appeared to be retro-friendly when I did the route from my colleague's gaff in Warwick Gates to the office t'other day. |
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hmmm, it might be the chap who lives on west street who has a triple garage with 3 vintage/veteran motors. he might not be able to do the 22nd I meant as in a workshop type garage, its an MOT testing station as well I think. |
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Jul 16, 2010 13:01:54 GMT
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Cheers for the reminder Matt, looking forward to this and only popped into this section to remind myself when it was. Now written into the 'His, Hers and Theirs' diary . . . which means it's a guaranteed event now as far as the 2fster's are concerned! I work in Leamington so if you've got any places you want me to hit with flyers let me know and I'll see what I can do. Noticed a few garages that appeared to be retro-friendly when I did the route from my colleague's gaff in Warwick Gates to the office t'other day. Just seen your post,. Yup, i've got plenty of flyers if I could get some to you. I work in brum but can swing past redditch and drop some flyers in. I'll pm you. also, had a call last night from guy in leamington who wants to bring a 1966 AFV432...google it. took this the other day....owned by a local  Cheers Matt |
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Jul 27, 2010 12:08:48 GMT
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Diligently spreading the word over here in Leam to the likes of Ferrari, Merc SL and Jag owners. Up she goes to remind the RR massive! |
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Jul 28, 2010 11:14:38 GMT
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excellent. I flyered 21 cars on sunday morning whilst cruising around the 'burbs' of leamington including:-
2 mercs
4 nissan figaros
saab900
mgb roadster
volvo 144
2 minis
honda s800
austin a40 devon
austin a60 cambridge
porsche 911
porsche 944
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